2017 Arkansas Code
Title 4 - Business and Commercial Law
Subtitle 3 - Corporations and Associations
Chapter 28 - Nonprofit Organizations
Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act
§ 4-28-225. Conversion to public water authority

Universal Citation: AR Code § 4-28-225 (2017)
  • (a) A corporation which meets the definition of a qualified corporation, as defined by § 4-35-103, may adopt a plan to convert its entity status from that of a nonprofit corporation to a water authority pursuant to the Water Authority Act, § 4-35-101 et seq., unless the articles or bylaws require otherwise, if the conversion is approved:
    • (1) By a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation; and
    • (2) If the corporation has members, by two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by the members, in person or by proxy, at a regular or special meeting of the members at which a quorum is present.
  • (b) For purposes of this section and unless the articles or bylaws provide for a higher or lower quorum, ten percent (10%) of the votes entitled to be cast on a matter must be represented in person or by proxy at a meeting of members to constitute a quorum.
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